13 May 2026
Carpatair v Commission (State aid - Aviation sector - Measures implemented by Romania in favour of Timișoara Airport - Judgment) [2026] EUECJ T-522/20RENV (13 May 2026)
- Citation
- [2026] EUECJ T-522/20RENV
Carpatair failed to demonstrate it was individually concerned by the 2008 and 2010 agreements, as it did not show a substantial adverse effect on its competitive position attributable to the alleged State aid to Wizz Air. The reduction in Carpatair's yields occurred on routes with and without competition from Wizz Air, and other factors (business model, competition from other airlines, financial crisis, technical incidents) could explain the decline. Therefore, the action is inadmissible as regards the 2008 and 2010 agreements. As to the 2010 AIP, the applicant's arguments were not sufficient…
- Standing to bring proceedings
- State aid definition (article 107(1) tfeu)
- Admissibility
- Direct and individual concern
- Airport charges
- Airline competition